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Saints

January 31 · Memorial · White

St John Bosco

(1815–1888) Italian priest who devoted his life to the education of poor and abandoned boys. Founder of the Salesians. His method combined reason, religion, and loving-kindness.

A prayerSaint John Bosco, father of boys, pray for every restless young soul.

When is the feast of St John Bosco?

The feast is celebrated on January 31 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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